England
Land of the Prince Bishops: Explore County Durham
The northeastern county of Durham is full of remarkable treasures that tell the tale of 1,000 years of English history The American writer and Anglophile Bill Bryson first visited on a whim, getting off the…
Worcestershire’s hidden beauty
Nestled between the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds, sleepy Worcestershire is full of rural charm Few ranges in Britain are quite so satisfyingly shapely as the Malvern Hills. The rounded belt of green peaks…
Five ideas for rainy days in London
With winter fast-approaching, here are our top tips for spending rainy days in London.
Best shopping in London
Forget your endless malls and out-of-town retail parks. For a unique, enticing shopping experience, London remains a world-beating destination Words: Martha Alexander When it comes to retail therapy, killing all of your birds with one stone…
Restaurant review: The Kensington Arms, Bristol
A quiet, sunny street of Georgian houses in a Bristol suburb seems an unlikely spot to find a gastronomic destination. But the Kensington Arms certainly deserves its reputation as a local foodie magnet – and…
Lost & Found
Horace Walpole’s precious collection of art, antiques and curios once filled his Gothic mansion, Strawberry Hill. Sold at auction by a profligate heir, the scattered treasures, now reunited, are set to return home On the…
Explore the wonders of Wiltshire
Words: Jane Gifford With its timeless landscape of chalk hills and gentle valleys, and an array of chocolate-box villages and stately manors, Wiltshire is brimming with charm Situated in England’s rural West Country, Wiltshire is…
On the trail of William Wordsworth
Following in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, Lawrence Alexander explores the poet’s beloved Grasmere and other Lake District haunts
Discover London’s architecture with Open House
Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to peek inside more than 800 of the capital’s most interesting buildings
6 historic British pubs
Britain has a long and celebrated history when it comes to local pubs. If you like your pint of beer with a touch of history, check out these time-honoured British establishments George Inn The George…